What is the name of the network tool that changes and maps source addresses of client requests for client anonymity? ()

The correct answer is B. A proxy. A proxy server acts as an intermediary between clients and servers. When a client makes a request, the proxy replaces the client's source IP address with its own before forwarding the request, effectively masking the client's identity - providing anonymity. Forward proxies are…

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AA router
BA proxy
CA firewall
DA gateway

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A proxy server acts as an intermediary between clients and servers. When a client makes a request, the proxy replaces the client's source IP address with its own before forwarding the request, effectively masking the client's identity - providing anonymity. Forward proxies are commonly used for this purpose. A router forwards packets based on destination IP but does not mask source addresses. A firewall filters traffic based on rules but does not perform address substitution for anonymity. A gateway connects different networks but does not specifically provide client anonymity through address remapping.

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